First of all: I'm obsessed with the cover. It's a perfect combination of the elegance associated with Austen's books and the tech and space setting of sci-fi and the COLOURS. Just gorgeous. Now, I make no claim to being a huge fan of Austen's works, but to me, this book hits all the notes and, as I love science-fiction, I love seeing how the author chose to adapt Pride & Prejudice elements into a space setting, and a lot of the imagery really set my imagination on fire. And I love the mix of sci-fi and romance. This book is so fun and might be my favourite adaptation. It's certainly high on the list, but I'm biased because I love sci-fi so much.

I love space and P&P is the original enemies to lovers. This was such an enjoyable read. I am excited to read more by this author!!

I love Pride and Prejudice in almost all of it's iterations, except a certain satire version. This one is a lovely nod to the original with some new updates, beautiful art work, and fun changes that made me really happy.

This edition is drop dead gorgeous, but also because of the quality of paper used, it is incredibly heavy. I absolutely think that this is a stunning version of P&P. I loved Alexis's additions, changes, and artwork that are beautiful additions to the story. This very closely follows the original work, but the change in the setting adds some definition to characters that were left flat in the source material.

Recommend for those who have an interest in P&P and a love of artwork, and who like a mixed media aspect to a classic tale.

The best thing about this book is the stunning cover. The actual text feels...unnecessary. It's basically the exact text of Pride and Prejudice except the author replaced the nouns to be space ones. There is no world building, no context provided as to why a regency-style political structure existed in space. Further, once I realized this book was basically a 'find and replace' exercise, I gave up reading it. I wanted some creativity, otherwise I'll just read the original.

Pride and Prejudice in Space is really, almost ridiculously similar to Pride and Prejudice on earth. Why is the social structure the same as the early 1800s? Why do they talk like that? You'd think things would have changed in different ways. It's fine. Pride and Prejudice is a classic for a reason. But maybe if you've read the original, you don't need to read the space version.
An extra star was added because it really is a beautiful book. The illustrations are the best parts.

As a devoted fan of Pride and Prejudice AND sci-fi, I couldn’t resist the allure of this space-themed retelling. The concept of transporting Austen’s beloved characters to a futuristic setting is nothing short of brilliant. The space elements were genuinely fun—complete with stunning illustrations, solar system maps, and inventive communication logs that replaced the classic letters. It felt like a delightful mashup of Star Wars and Star Trek, which I’m a huge fan of, and who doesn’t love a bit of romance among the stars?

That said, my main concern was how closely this adaptation mirrored the original story. While it was fascinating to see Austen’s plot reimagined in a sci-fi context, I wished for more creative liberties. Many scenes felt almost identical to the classic, simply dressed up in futuristic terminology and settings. I love retellings that take the foundation of a story and truly reinvent it—think of the fresh spins on Beauty and the Beast. I think this book could have benefitted from a more original narrative while still embracing the charm of the original.

Despite this, the vibrant world-building and imaginative details made it a compelling read. If you adore Pride and Prejudice and are looking to experience its timeless romance in a captivating new galaxy, this book is a delightful addition to your collection. However, if you’re after a retelling that boldly reinterprets the characters and themes, you might want to look elsewhere. Overall, it was an enjoyable journey that captures the essence of Austen in an exhilarating new universe!

So I'm obsessed with Pride & Prejudice and all its iterations and retellings - I've known that this author was writing some form of retelling for a while (just by following on social media) and I was SO excited to see that this one would take place in space

I feel like it was a pretty unique take on the story, even if it wasn't the most original in terms of creating differences within the storyline (if that makes sense) but honestly where this edition shines is the extras - the notes and art create such an immersive environment for reading that it was just next level.

I will say I did ultimately feel as though the story was more of an AU than a true retelling but I don't think that that is necessarily a bad thing - when it comes to Pride & Prejudice I feel like the source material hits on so many things in such a perfect manner that there's only so many changes that even should be made.

Even if sci-fi/space isn't your thing the book is worth a read even if just for the illustrations and fun feel of seeing such a classic told through a new lens

Honestly, I chose this book solely based on the title and my deep love of Pride and Prejudice. Wow, I had a lot of fun with this book. It didn't take itself too seriously but was close enough to the OG classic that I couldn't help but enjoy myself!

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this. I was initially a bit worried because I don't even like Pride and Prejudice, and while I wished that the story was more of a loose retelling, I did like the writing. I was hoping for a bit more from this story--it really sticks hard to the original source material, and thus the name of the book is pretty on the nose. Was this awful? No not at all. Was this a new favorite? Not really. I will add, though, that the physical versions of this book are really cool and well-done. It's full of glossy pages, illustrations and cool "mixed-media" type entries. I dig it a lot.

Edited to add: This is a book that is hard on a Kindle/eReader. The images really don't fit well, or scale well. So, I would recommend trying to snag this from your local library if you're interested in reading it!

Pride and Prejudice in Space is exactly what it says. With similar lines, this is one of those times when I think it's safe to say this is a retelling. It matches in terms of emotional beats, character names, and even has lines that appear from the book. But I think this is a case of my own expectations effecting the book. While the book clearly states that this is Pride and Prejudice in space, I think I was expecting a few more derivations. With retellings, I always think it's an opportunity to bring something new to the table.

But I think with the sheer number of retellings of this classic, readers like me might be expecting more of a twist and more changes. I've read so many retellings that all try to bring something new to the table. So while I have truly no complaints with the original or the space setting, I just think this may have been a case of my expectations being different than what this book ultimately is in its nature.

2⭐️1.5🌶️

Sci-fi romance
Space romance
Pride and prejudice
Grumpy sunshine
Miscommunication
Dynamic family
Slow burn


The images didn’t fit well on my kindle. There are over 50 images/illustrations throughout the book, that lost their luster being in black and white on my kindle. The illustrations are spectacularly beautiful… but my kindle just didn’t do it justice.

Let me be very clear.

Just because a piece of work is public domain, does not mean that this kind of “adaptation” isn’t plagiarism. If Austen were alive today, she would be suing. This book is not a retelling or reimagining of the classic story… It is literally Jane Austen’s writing, in space. The beginning of it feels like it was copied and pasted, which was a letdown when I was looking forward to a more original interpretation.

The idea of a space P&P retelling is interesting. I found that so much from regency England seemed to decently fit into the futuristic setting, it just didn’t seem futuristic… the juxtaposition was not my favorite.

I wish that the author would have taken her wonderfully developed world building and completely ran with it, creating her version of this classic, instead of sticking so closely to Austen’s dialogue and writing style.

My takeaway from reading it was that this is a book that should have stayed on Ao3. Or maybe it should have been a coffee table book with p&p quotes to reference for the images. A graphic novel would have been amazing!!!

Thank you NetGalley and Union Square & Co for an eARC for this book. All opinions are my own.

Let me start off by saying the cover is beautiful and that's what originally had me wanting to read this book.

While I do like retellings, this one felt more of the same exact book of Pride and Prejudice with just space words thrown in throughout. Not really my style. If you like Pride and Prejudice as well as Science fiction, this might be for you.

Thank Netgalley, Union Square & Co. publishing and Nerdy Inc for this eArc in exchange for my honest review.

A retelling of Pride and Prejudice, but like the title says, in space. I normally love Pride and Prejudice retellings but this one was just ok for me. I didn’t love the diary entries and normally I enjoy different writing styles like that. Maybe others who like the writing more will enjoy it!

THOUGHTS AND THINGS:
Let me start by saying I have never read P&P or seen the movies 🫣 I know, I know. It's been on my never ending TBR and I didn't want to spoil the book with the movies.

But, this book was the perfect way to ease into a classic. It was so much fun and the mixing of the two opposites, 19th century society and space just worked for me. I could 100% picture a regency-eral ball set in space and ate it up!

I loved the slow burn romance and the family drama. Plus the 50+ illustrations are absolutely stunning and add so much to the story! You're seeing layouts of spaceships, dress designs, handwritten letters, and so much more. It just a fantastic reading experience. Swipe for a few highlights 👉

I will say, I would highly encourage you to pick up a physical copy over reading an ebook. The illustrations and letters are much harder to see and read on a tablet than they are in person. Plus, the finished copies are printed in full color 😍

READ IF YOU LIKE:
👨‍🚀 Jane Austen/Classic Literature
👨‍🚀 Science Fiction
👨‍🚀 Space Odyssey
👨‍🚀 Historical Romance
👨‍🚀 19th Century Dialogue
👨‍🚀 Stunning Illustrations
👨‍🚀 Unique Mashups
👨‍🚀 Story Retellings
👨‍🚀 Text Threads
👨‍🚀 Handwritten Letters
👨‍🚀 Reading Physical Books

Taking on Pride and Prejudice, and taking on the challenge of finding a new spin on this story, is brave - and there's a lot about this that takes something familiar and makes it new.

The interior lives of the characters and the way they interact is the highlight of this book - I love seeing more inside their heads from this author's perspective, the way they think and feel about each other, and the way it makes their connections feel more powerful. Making Lizzie a pilot/interested in aircraft was also a fun addition. Darcy's more overt admiration of her to others was also a unique change, and his defensive stance about her specifically with Bingley's relatives was very fun.

The space part was the hard part - I had trouble visualizing if they were on ships or on planets, what it looked like, or even why that particular setting was special to this telling of the story. Conceptually, very cool, and the visuals are STUNNING. I could flip through this all day.

Overall, a lot of parts that were individually great, but it didn't quite add up to my hopes.

This book truly breathed a breath of fresh air into such a classic book. Taking a well known story and beloved characters and adapting it into something new is not always easy nor does it go over well! But Alexis Lampley not only did that but she FULLY understood the assignment. Applause all the way around. You should cancel your TBR and pick this one up when it comes out!

A fun twist on a timeless classic! The sci-fi elements added such a great levity to the story - as someone who has read the classic story dozens of times, this rendition added a new life to the story and made it feel new.

Thanks to NetGalley and Union Square & Co. for access to this title. All opinions expressed are my own. I am auto-approved for this publisher.

Someone on the World Wide Web once said You can't judge a book by its cover, but you can sell a bunch of books if you have a good one.

This book has a beautiful cover.

The Bennet sisters, Mr. Darcy, Wickham, Bingley, and Mr. Collins- the beloved characters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice are still going to balls and trying to wed but they all live in space.

It's the same material but in a flashier location. There was a bit of newness with conversations and journals between the chapters and the illustrations were beautiful and eye-catching.


But it was a hit-and-miss for me.

Publication Date 15/10/24
Goodreads Review 17/10/24
#PrideandPrejudiceinSpace #NetGalley.

As a die hard fan of the original Pride and Prejudice, I'm always looking for a retelling of the story. This book was charming and a great way to revisit old characters. And the illustrations were awesome.

📚 Read if you like: Pride & Prejudice retellings / adaptations, historical romance but in space, sci-fi romance, enemies to lovers
⭐️ Rating: 3.5/5

I saw this on NetGalley and immediately knew I had to read it! I’ve loved P&P for a long time and love reading all the different adaptations (yes even Pride and Prejudice and Zombies) of the classic by Jane Austen and I was intrigued by the sci-fi twist on this one! They’re in space on different moons and spacecraft around Londinium and I like how she used classic lines but set in a totally different place with different means of communication.

I didn’t think the writing was particularly groundbreaking but I still had a lot of fun! The best part for me was all the “bonus material” (for lack of a better word) in between all the chapters! There’s gorgeous artwork, diagrams of different stations and ships, personal comm logs as well as those between different characters. I felt like those added a lot to the story and helped with the overall vibe.

All in all, I had a lot of fun reading this! I definitely recommend to those who love Pride and Prejudice or even those who want an easier way to get into a classic. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Union Square for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.